Additive manufacturing of a component having a laminated stack of layers

摘要

A method of making a component comprises producing a layer of sheet material including an aperture over a movable support. An insulating material is deposited in a first portion of the aperture to form an insulating coating with one or more pockets. A conductive material is deposited in the one or more pockets. Heat and pressure are applied to the layer and the movable support is lowered by a thickness of the layer. The steps are repeated to form a laminated stack defining the component. In some embodiments, the laminated stack of sheet materials forms an induction machine.

主权项

1. A method of making a component, the method comprising:
(a) producing a layer of a sheet material including an aperture over a movable support, wherein the layer has a thickness and an outer periphery; (b) depositing an insulating material in a first portion of the aperture, adjacent to the outline of the aperture, to form an insulating coating with one or more pockets; (c) depositing a conductive material in the one or more pockets; (d) applying heat and pressure to the layer; (e) lowering the movable support by the thickness of the layer; and (f) repeating steps (a)-(e) to form a laminated stack of layers that define the component.